4:25 AM,
Feb. 23, 2014

Written by

Anne Miller
News Journal correspondent

Gardening enthusiasts have discovered a magical way to do what they love during this harsh winter.

Fairy gardens are sprouting up in a variety of containers and settings. All it takes are miniature plants and wee accessories. Throw in a healthy dose of imagination and you can create a tiny green oasis indoors.

When spring finally arrives, the fairy gardens can move outside to become a focal point in a protected corner of the yard, porch, patio or deck. Low-growing groundcovers, impatiens, baby tears, moss ivy and other suitable plants and flowers can be added as the season rolls along. ...